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Rising J-pop sensation M!LK, a five-member dance and vocal group, is set to star in their very first Golden-Prime (GP) variety special, "M!LK's Explosive Missions" (M!LK no Bakuretsu Mission). The program will air on the night of the Tanabata Star Festival, Tuesday, July 7th, at 10:00 PM. Along with the announcement, details of the grueling challenges awaiting the members and the official program visual have been released, sparking massive excitement across social media. Over 1,300 Fan Submissions! A Lineup of Punishing "Explosive Missions" The variety show features the members of M!LK throwing themselves body and soul into reckless "explosive missions" selected from over 1,300 ideas submitted by viewers. The announced challenges are grueling tests of endurance that will push the members to their absolute limits: "I want to see conveyor-belt sushi plates stacked all the way to the ceiling!" : A grueling competitive eating challenge that will ...

On July 7, 2025, the night of Tanabata, the popular episode "Sasa no Ha Rhapsody" from the anime series The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya swept social media trends. On this special day, the official Haruhi Suzumiya account released a short version of the music video (MV) for a new song, "Muteki-teki Happiness!" (Invincible Happiness!), drawing surprise and joy from fans. The official account noted that it had been "16 years since the broadcast of the TV anime's 'Sasa no Ha Rhapsody' in 2009," showcasing the lively members of the SOS Brigade. This mention of "16 years" evoked a sense of wonder at the passage of time among many fans, who reacted with comments like "It's been 16 years since Sasa no Ha Rhapsody...?" and "16 years!?!?!" The connection between Tanabata and "Sasa no Ha Rhapsody" is deep, with a flurry of posts such as "It's Tanabata, so I'm watching Sasa no Ha Rhapsody" ...